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US govt considers vehicle eco-grading labels

8/31/2010 1:19:06 PM: Labels which grade vehicles based on their fuel economy and carbon emissions may be introduced by the US government.

UK 'needs more green manufacturing investments'

8/26/2010 12:39:02 PM: More investments must be made similar to the one by steelmaker Corus in Teesside, according to Friends of the Earth.

Businesses 'should identify emissions hotspots'

8/23/2010 12:05:08 PM: Businesses should seek advice to identify CO2 hotspots and reduce emissions.

FSB: Green improvements must be economically viable

8/17/2010 12:05:04 PM: A report from the FSB claims the government must do more to make energy efficiency economically viable for small businesses.

Incentives for low carbon cars confirmed

7/28/2010 5:24:46 PM: Phillip Hammond has confirmed that motorists will be given an incentive to encourage them to purchase green cars

China to create carbon trading scheme

7/22/2010 3:04:12 PM: Officials in China have reached a consensus on the development of a domestic carbon trading scheme to cut carbon emissions.

Govt is sending 'mixed messages' over low carbon economy

7/20/2010 3:04:29 PM: Friends of the Earth has said that reductions in spending on low carbon technology send the 'wrong message to investors'.

Low carbon economy 'should have central point of contact'

7/2/2010 10:04:06 AM: A central point of contact on the low carbon economy would encourage investment and help businesses understand green policy.

CO2 emissions dropped in 2009

7/1/2010 5:24:15 PM: CO2 emissions in the UK dropped last year, however, commentators fear this will not be sustained when during the economic recovery.

Green Investment Bank 'must be created within year'

6/28/2010 1:52:10 PM: A clear focus and sufficient capital are needed to make the Green Investment Bank a success.

New Australian PM 'should focus on cutting emissions'

6/25/2010 11:12:09 AM: Greenpeace states Australia's new prime minister should take steps towards a low carbon economy.

Chris Huhne calls for 'meaningful' carbon price

6/25/2010 11:12:06 AM: Chris Huhne has called for the price of carbon to be raised, stating that the current price is not encouraging low carbon investment.

FTSE Group launches 'carbon risk' indices

6/24/2010 5:32:20 PM: Two new indices have been launched by the FTSE Group focusing on the future impact of climate change on investments.

Govt green policies 'should create UK jobs'

6/24/2010 5:32:04 PM: The government's green policies should be focused on creating jobs in the UK rather than overseas.

Green groups criticise Budget

6/23/2010 2:12:02 PM: Green organisations have criticised the measures announced in the government's emergency Budget.

Survey shows businesses confused about green policies

6/22/2010 5:32:20 PM: A PriceWaterhouseCoopers survey has shown that businesses remain confused about environmental policy in the UK.

Lack of clarity over low carbon economy exists

6/21/2010 2:12:08 PM: A lack of clarity over the low carbon economy is hindering investor and business confidence and holding the UK back.

Telecommunications 'could save 5.5m tonnes of CO2'

6/17/2010 3:32:06 PM: A new report concludes that 5.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions could be saved in the UK and US if large firms adopt telecommunications.